House Votes 9.7 Billion for Sandy Flood Aid to NFIP
The House approved 354 to 67 a 9.7 billion package to fund flood insurance claims from Super storm Sandy. The measure expands borrowing for the NFIP to pay about 120,000 claims and is the first phase of a larger recovery plan.
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New York elderly housing under scrutiny after Sandy evacuations
State investigators and advocates probe two facilities in New York after the AP reported hundreds of elderly and disabled evacuees remained housed on cots in crowded conditions nearly two months after Superstorm Sandy. The Bishop Huces facility near Brooklyn doubled capacity with evacuees from Rockaway. The Belle Harbor Manor case questions rent payments after storm eviction and lingering housing.
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FDA proposes sweeping new food safety rules
The FDA unveiled wide reaching proposed rules to curb foodborne illness. Farms and food companies would need strict safety plans and verification steps including hand washing water cleanliness and wildlife controls. The plan cites past outbreaks at Jensen Farms Colorado Sunland Inc New Mexico and calls for proactive containment measures.
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Electoral count confirms Obama victory in 332 votes
Congress met in joint session to certify the November election results with 332 electoral votes for Obama and Biden and 206 for Romney and Ryan. The ceremonial count affirmed the outcome as required by the Constitution.
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